Winter is here again. It's that time of year when everyone from North America laughs at us when we whinge about how cold it is. But once again, I remind you that houses here are built like crap. Insulation, doors and windows that seal properly, vents in the walls that close -- all completely foreign concepts. That's fine for spring and fall, but it turns out Sydney has 4 seasons. We have recorded
indoor temperatures below freezing and above 100F during our time here in Oz. A lot of houses (like our first house) don't even come with any heating/cooling options. And central heating??? - forget it, unless you're insanely wealthy. Lots of layers and blankets - that's how most people make it through winter. One friend makes her kids put on their down coats if they get cold (yes, they got down coats just to wear around the house).
When we moved to Dubbo, we were excited because the house had a fireplace... which we were forbidden from using. :( But this house has a great wood stove that we're allowed to use, and has become my new best friend!!
Bring it on, winter!!!
[PS - It was just announced that this was the coldest May in 41 years! Makes me love our wood stove even more!]
So if I've been paying attention, do most house have pear-shaped heating? And do people look pear-shaped with their down coats on under their pajamas?
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